White House to Establish 48 Electric Vehicle Charging Networks

The charging networks will place stations 50 miles apart, potentially allowing electric vehicle owners to take long road trips.

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According to a Reuters report, the White House approved plans on Nov. 3 to help establish 48 national electric-vehicle (EV) charging networks over approximately 25,000 miles of highways through 35 states.

Lack of EV infrastructure has been a major inhibitor of the market, but with what little time President Obama has left, his administration is looking to correct this.

The White House is not alone in its effort; twenty-eight states, utilities and vehicle manufacturers, including General Motors, BMW and Nissan Motor Co., have agreed to partner with the Federal Highway Administration to oversee the project. In the charging networks, drivers could expect EV charging stations every 50 miles.